An-hey! What's up? Firstly,I know this sentence is played out and all but thanks again for the wondrous reviews. Secondly, I am so stoked for One Tree Hill! Is it possible to love a show as much as I love that one because I'm like really feeling it right now. If I'm like this for a seven day wait, imagine the sheer terror that will come across my face for the six week wait to come.
Previously:
-Leyton fluff and Karen drops in for a proper congratulations.
- Neyton moment which includes Nathan accepting Peyton's offering of walking down the aisle.
- Haley,Skills and Lucas at the rivercourt, which also includes Skills obliging Lucas's wish to be his best man.
- Breyton interaction which includes Brooke's hyper reaction on being Peyton's maid of honour.
-Leyton/Kaylee fluff.
Disclaimer: I do not own One Tree Hill, had I did and it would've aired everyday for the rest of our lives.
Chapter thirty five- Cries of glee.
"What do you mean you can't do the book tour!" Shouted Lindsay , her voice rising heaps of millimeters as she gazed at him angrily. Her lips opened in a move of frustration, before shaking her head in irritation.
"Lindsay-"
"No,Lucas. That's unacceptable, I have worked my butt off timeless nights to get this promotion! Think about it,Luke. This is a chance of a lifetime- a chance for you to connect with your readers on a personal basis, are you sure you wanna risk that?"
"Positive." Responded Lucas, without waiting a beat which frustrated Lindsay even more.
"Damn it!" She screamed angrily. " Tell me,Luke. Tell me what exactly I'm missing because we're obviously not on the same page. What on earth could be more important than this, what is so important that is worth risking your dreams from coming to life!"
"My wife!" Shrieked Lucas in exasperation. " My children!" He exclaimed, his words hitting Lindsay like a block of ice as she let out a surprised gasp, her eyes widening in disbelief as she quickly moved back and sagged into her chair.
"What?" She stuttered out, her lashes blinking repeadetly as she fought out the alter ego repeating the information.
"Peyton." He elaborated slowly. " We're getting married the same exact day the book tour is still in motion. I won't miss that, not something so important to me- I can't miss that."He said shaking his head as he thought of the situation at hand. " Not to mention my children- my fiancee need me and I'm not gonna let them down."
"Your children?" Questioned Lindsay, her breathing quickening as she let the information digest through her, Lucas smiling at the mentionings of his unborn child.
"Peyton's pregnant- twenty seven weeks along."
"Oh." Responded the editor awkwardly as she let out an uncomfortable clearing of the throat. " Congratulations."
"Thanks." Responded Lucas as he shoved his hands into his pockets, letting the eer silence cloud them as they wracked for words to say.
"What about your dream?" Questioned Lindsay quietly, her voice coming out like more of a whisper.
"I'm living it." Stated Lucas firmly, smile coming to his face as he thought of his almost completed family. " Peyton, Kaylee and my unborn child- they're my dream and I'm not letting them down."
"Your a good guy,Lucas Scott." Exclaimed Lindsay with a smile which Lucas shook his head at.
"So they say." He responded, guilt wrenching through him as he saw the heartbreak in her eyes, causing him to remember the heartbreak he had put her through.
"Lindsay-"
"Don't. You have no right to apologize, I put myself in this position the moment I went after you. It's just- It's hard to find you this happy." She let out a silent chuckle. " I mean- now I know how Peyton felt, except you never radiated happiness with me at this level than you are right now."
" I know." He said guiltily as he cast his eyes downward.
" I'm not saying that I want you back,Lucas." She said with a swift shake of the head. " I've come to face reality. I just- I'm still on the verge of letting you go." She exclaimed, Lucas nodding in understanding.
" I know. I'll see myself out." He said as he moved towards the door. " I'm sorry."
" Me too." She said honestly before casting her eyes towards him. " Go home, be happy." She said with a plastered smile.
"Without me." she aired out softly as she closed her eyes to get rid of the heart wrenching guilt that had seeped into her.
Lucas Scott walked into his bedroom that he shared with his soon to be wife, feeling the exasperation tense around his muscles as he dropped his book bag on the floor. He found that his muscles eased as he caught sight of the blonde beauty sleeping delicately, her chest arising as she let out soft snores that were like music to his ears. The sun glowed brightly on her sun-kissed face as she slept with such tenderness and peace that any bypasser would think it was utterly surprising to see this peaceful young woman with the knowledge that she had dealt with pain and harm in her twenty three years of life. He sat on the edge of the bed, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead, smiling as he saw the green precious orbs staring back at him.
"Hey beautiful."
"Hi." Answered Peyton groggily before giving him a quick kiss. "Where did you-Oh." She said as realization dawned on her. " I assume you went to Lindsay's about the book tour?"
"You got it."
"Well then- in that case, don't forget me when your a huge star,Lucas Scott." She said coyly,blinking in confusement as Lucas's laughter ran through the air.
"See, I'd do my best to treat that statement true if it weren't for the fact I'm not going."
"What?"
"I'm not going through with the book tour." He repeated, putting a lock of blonde curls behind her ear as he watched her slack-jawed reaction.
"Why?"
" I have better things to worry about."
" Lucas" Said Peyton with an eyebrow raise which caused Lucas to escape a sigh from his mouth.
" The book tour is still taking place when the wedding takes place. I wasn't exactly thrilled to hold off the night of our lives and experiencing this pregnancy with you and when I heard about this book tour possibly setting back our wedding, I knew hands down that I could'nt do it." He exclaimed as he pressed his lips to her forehead. " There'll be other promotors, other offers but right now I need to focus on my first priority- my family. The comet waited a lifetime for us, I'm sure it can wait another little while. "
"If this is what you really want-"
"It is." Assured Lucas which Peyton rolled her eyes at, her lips casually biting back a smile.
"Then I'm behind you a hundred percent."
"I thought you would say that." Responded Luke with a smile as he edged down and met his fiancee's lips with hers, her sweet lips working his in unison as they proved what their love is about. " Let's go get our birthday girl." He exclaimed excitedly, Peyton laughing as she waddled over to join him, them both smiling at each other as they entered the room before approaching her.
"Wake up! wake up! wake up, birthday girl!" Chanted the parents in unison as they instantly tickled the four year old, dissolving the sweet little girl into the case of the giggles.
" I'm ups! I'm up!" She exclaimed with a giggle as she stared at her parents with a beaming smile.
"Happy birthday my sweet little bumblebee," Cheered the proud mother as she dropped a kiss to the nape of her child's neck, smiling at the infectious giggles that clouded the air.
"Thank you." She said with a smile, kissing her mommy's cheek and belly affectionately before letting her blue shiny orbs connect with those of which mirrored hers and held the same intensity as hers did. " Your stills here." She said softly, her words springing a angelic smile to drift across the proud fathers face.
" There's no where else I'd rather be,princess." He assured honestly, emitting a humongous grin to escape the little girls lips and a soft smile from Peyton.
"Why don't you two go cook some breakfast while I shower?" Suggested Peyton, laughing as an eager nod instantly made way to Kaylee's face.
"Good Idea, Momma!" She squealed, delightfully turning to her daddy. " I'm hungry!"
"You always are." Chuckled Luke as he gathered the upbeat four year old in his arms and gave Peyton a quick peck. "Don't take too long."
"You can count on that." Whispered Peyton with a smile as she watched her daughter kiss her on the cheek and her fiance wink at her discreetly before exiting the room.
"So what does my little party princess want for breakfast today?" Asked the proud father, an english accent falling through each word which erupted the small girl into a fit of giggles.
"Eggs ben-dict!" She shrieked approvingly before rubbing her chin in an afterthought. " And saus-ges!"
"You got it, birthday girl." He responded happilly as he entered the kitchen; in the midst, Peyton looked at the interaction between father and daughter with teary eyes and a smile permanentely plastered unto her gorgeous features. Four years ago, Peyton Sawyer was ashamed to reveal she had been on the gateway to a downward spiral as did everyone under the age of twenty went through as they were faced with the decision of taking care of another human life. There had been a time where she questioned her mothering skills, questioned the decision to abort or not and questioned the ability of being a fit mother; that is till she caught sight of the human baby herself. The day Kaylee Anne Scott had been born had been the day the blonde opened her eyes and faced reality, becoming a mommy. Four years later and the child had grown effortlessely with kindness and love; this year it wasn't just her,Kaylee and Brooke, this time, she was celebrating it with those of which she loved and she couldn't be any happier.
The smell of barbecue roasting and the sweet erupt of giggles filled the air as the other Scott family approached the Leyton household.
"Momma,Poppa hurry!" Yelled Jamie as he eagerly pulled his parents faster to the house in a hurry to catch his cousin.
"Slow down there,Jim-Jam." Laughed Nate as he hurled the four year old into his arms.
"You might hurt someone," Warned Haley as she ruffled the sporty blonde hair the boy currently had on his head, kissed her husband's cheek and rang the doorbell. The three cast their eyes on the door as it swung open vastly, revealing a cheery four year old and beaming parents alongside her.
"Happy birthday,Kay!" Shrieked Jamie as he pulled his best friend into an oversized hug.
"Thank-you." She said sincerely before flashing him a grin as she caught the present her best friend was holding carefully and eagerly snatched it.
"Momma,Daddy." She said sweetly. " Is it time to open my pwezzie yet?" Concluded the four year old matched with a simmering smile that made everyone in the room burst into laughter.
"No." Laughed Peyton as she rubbed her swollen belly. " You know the rules, open em' at six sharp."
"But Momma-"
"Kaylee," Warned Lucas which caused the little girl to sigh before smiling brightly as she caught sight of her aunt and uncle.
"Hi Aunt Haley, Hi Uncold Nate!"
"Well Hello, birthday girl." The couple exclaimed in unison as Nathan gathered her in his muscular arms. Kaylee giggled cutely, her party dress flowing delicately before beaming as her eyes fell upon her aunt and grandmother heading her way.
"Kayls!" Squealed Lilly which caused Kaylee to worm out of her uncle's embrace in time to catch the hug that Lilly had given to her. " Happy birthday!"
"Thanks!" She said with a smile as she reciprocated the hug before turning to her grandmother with a giggle. " Hi grand-ma!"
"Hi,Sweet pea. Happy birthday my little grandaughter." She exclaimed joyfully with a warm smile as she ruffled up the four year olds blonde hair,affectionately.
"I'm glads your here." She said softly to her with a kiss on the cheek before turning to Jamie and Lilly with a lovely smile.
"C'mon! We've gots lots and lots of choc-lates!" She cried out excitedly before pulling both kids towards the living room.
"Chocolate?" Questioned Nathan with an eager smile as he rushed into the scene of the party. Haley laughed alongside the rest of them before giving a warning smile to her brother in law.
"If both my boys-namely Nathan- come home in hyper overmode today, its you I'll be callin to put them both to sleep." Joked the brunette with a teasing smile , emitting laughter to pour out once again as they all marched to the party at hand.
Dan Scott raised his fist to pound on the door quietly as he awaited for someone to open the door. He couldn't keep the surprise that etched on to his face to himself as his eyes caught sight of the grown woman that had lucious curls framed beautifully around her face, with beautiful brown orbs to match.
"Karen." He choked out, mixed feelings crawling into his chest as he saw the pure hate, the sole anger that had been reserved in her eyes. His eyes cast downward as he remembered why she was this furious with him in the first place- after his deed of the unforgivable. His eyes cast upwards as she cleared her throat, obviously fighting off the urge to slap him as she's done many times before as she stared sharply at him.
"Dan." She exclaimed emotionless, the exact same time Lilly decided to come rushing in.
"Mommy, come play!" Her voice aired excitedly before tilting her head as her eyes fell upon Dan. " Mommy, who's that?"
"A friend." Mustered up Karen bitterly which Lilly giggled at.
"Your silly, Mommy. He's too big to be a friend!" She exclaimed innocently which caused a sad smile to come on to her mother's face, despite all odds.
"All people from different sizes and ages can be friends, sweetie."
"Oh." She said innocently before smiling up at her. " Are you coming to play? You can bring your big friend too!"
"We'll see." Said Karen with a forced laugh watching as her four year old smiled as a reply before running back out to the party scene at hand.
"Karen I-" Before he could say anything more, the shrieks of two giggling four year olds that could be heard from a mile away extracted his thoughts.
"Grandpa Dan!" They cried out estaticly as they moved into his open arms.
"Well what do we have here? It's My little god-son and the birthday girl!" Roared Dan, smiling at the fits of laughter that erupted from the four year olds.
"You came!" Shrieked Kaylee softly as she nuzzled her petite blonde hair in the nape of his neck.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world,Poppet." He said with a genuine smile as he followed Karen into the party. They stepped in to find Lilly jumping head first into the pool, her brunette locks curling instantly as she moved back upwards with a smile.
"Did you see that!?" She sputtered out excitedly earning a laugh to form out of the circle of adults.
"We sure did!" Called out Luke, proud of his baby sister as he wrapped an arm around Peyton's waist. Lilly beamed at him before turning to Kaylee with a giant smile.
"Hey birthday girl, why don't you come on in!" She finished with a grin, frowning as Kaylee shook her head in sheer terror, eyes open wide.
"I'm scared!"She called out in fear which caused Jamie to smile at her.
"We can go in together." Offered the four year old as he extended a hand, smiling as Kaylee nodded delightfully before grabbing onto his hand and their feet jumping into the air as they dived into the pool.
"That was fun!" Sputtered Kaylee as she and Jamie resurfaced, instantly swimming over to Kaylee.
"Well yeah, 'cause I was there." Replied Jamie smugly emitting an eye roll from both girls before giggling.
"Tag! You're it!" Yelled Lilly as she tapped Jamie and grabbed on to her neice's hands as they both tried in a hurry to swim away in hopes that they didn't get tagged. For a split second, Kaylee looked up, her eyes catching on to her fathers gaze, mouthing a thank you to him resulting in a wink in return- so far, her birthday rocked!
Brooke Davis and Chase Adams entered the spacious Leyton household, their fingers entertwined as smiles mirrored their faces. Peyton shook her head as she ended the short conversation she had with Deb before approaching- more like waddling over to the pregnant couple.
"Well look who decides to stop by." She exclaimed as she hugged the smiling couple.
"P, we all know that I wouldn't miss this for the world." Responded Brooke as she instantly made her pregnant form sag to the couch.
"Take a seat, dude. There's plenty to go around." Replied Peyton to Chase with a grin before turning her sole attention back to her best friend. " Well you just missed the smile of the century when Kaylee and Jamie decided to dip head first into the pool."
"I'm sure I'll catch it again in the next few minutes," She responded before letting her eyes wander fleetingly around the house.
"Speaking of which- where is my little god-daughter anyway?"
"Getting dried off."
"Actually rights here!" Shrieked Kaylee with a smile as she wormed out of Skill's embrace, ignoring the whine that spilled out of his mouth and hugged her god-mother.
"You made it!"
"Of course I did, I always do." Bragged Brooke with a grin as she reciprocated the hug.
" I know." Giggled the four year old before beaming up at her. " Look at my dress, isn't it beaut-ful! Aunt Haley got it for me!"
"It's adorable," She said sincerely. "I'm hoping you'll love this present just as much."
"I will!" Assured Kaylee as she excitedly got a hold of her prezzie, pouting cutely as her daddy took it away and put it upstairs before turning to Chase.
"Hi, Uncold Chase!"
"Hi birthday girl." He said with a grin as he enveloped the joyous little girl. Brooke smiled at the interaction before gazing back at the proud mother.
"Well this definetely beats our birthday celebrations in L.A by a landslide, don't you think? " She exclaimed smiling. " I've never seen her smile that big- kudo's to Luke."
" Absolutely, he's gone all out today." Agreed Peyton, smiling at the mentionings of her soon to be husband. They all cast their eyes over to Haley as she walked in alongside Luke witha humongous birthday cake in hand.
"Time for cake!" Shrieked Haley as she set the delicious food item on the table, the crowd crowding around Kaylee as they sang happy birthday to her.
"Make a wish,princess." Said Lucas, softly. His heart nearly combusting at the smile he received from the bubbly four year old before wrapping an arm around her and Peyton as she blew out the candles. Cheers filled the room as she slowly blew out all four and growing as Karen handed them each a peice of their own.
Nathan raised an eyebrow at his son as a mischevious smile made way to his face.
"Now son, think about the consequences." He warned him, smothering a smile which Jamie chose to ignore.
"James Lucas Scott, don't you dare!" Expressed Haley as she caught the evil glint in her baby boys eyes as he eyed his cake and Kaylee; yet it was too late, the boy had ignored all pleas of protest and before they knew it, swiftly threw the cake on to the face of the birthday girl.
"Jamie!" Yelled Kaylee in surprise which everyone laughed at.
"Oops." He replied in mock-sympathy as he smothered the laugh that was dying to come out which she glared heatedly at. Before anyone could guess her next movements, Kaylee picked up her cake and made a move to slip as she threw it on to Jamie's face, mock-surprise etching her face.
" Oopsy." She giggled, her hand over her mouth. " I slipped." Said the little girl in an act to be innoncent which made laughter go round the room as they caught the look of the surprised four year old boy. Kaylee and Jamie raised an eyebrow, sharing a look as Lilly's giggles clouded the room before grabbing another peice of cake and vastly throwing it at her face.
Fergie and Junk joined the laughter that had poured out as they caught the dumbfounded expression that had flitted across Lilly's face before turning to their longtime friend. " Yo Luke, did you get that?"
"I sure did." Exclaimed Lucas with a laugh, zooming in on his camera the exact same moment the food fight had started.
"See you later, baby girl." Said Skills as he put Kaylee to her feet and grinned at her.
"Bye, thanks for the pwezzie!" She said sincerely as she smiled at the thought of her new converses.
"Don't thank me,shawty. Thank Bevin." He exclaimed with a smile, the exact same moment the woman herself walked down the set of stairs with her coat jacket in hand.
"Great Party," She replied with her accent as she hugged the little girl.
"Thank you." She said which erupted a huge smile on Bevin's face before walking out the door with Skills in tow.
" Yo, mouth you coming?"
"Nah, Me and Millie have a date." Shouted Mouth as he put an arm around his girlfriend's waist.
"Well say it aint so? My boys getting bootie!" Laughed Skills before longfully letting his eyes wander around his girlfriend in pure lust. " Hey baby girl, did I ever tell you how hot you lookin' in that dress?"
"Yes." She said with a smile. " And If you continue, Mouth won't be the only one getting booty," She responded with a wink before running ahead of him. Skillls paused, watching her movements with a smile before looking up at the sky.
" Yo big boy, I love you!" He cried out before his legs kicked up speed and hurled the giggling blonde in his arms as he hurriedly moved them to their car. Peyton laughed as she closed the door before turning her attention to her four year old little girl.
"Alright, I think It's time for a certain bumblebee to go to bed."
"No!" Whined Kaylee with a pout. " I'm not tireds!"
"Yes you are." Replied Lucas as he scooped up his four year old. " It's been a long day."
" Fine." She said with a pout. " Can the birthday girl sleeps with her parents today?"
"It never stopped her before."Teased Peyton. " Why not?" Lucas smiled and put an arm around both of his girls as they walked up the set of stairs and into their bedroom.
"So, did you have fun,bumblebee?"
"Mhmm." She said sleepily. " Sorry Momma, but Daddy mades a better party."
"You hear that,Peyton?" Bragged Lucas with a smirk as he came out of the bathroom, clad in training pants and a white shirt. " Mine beats yours."
" Yeah, Yeah." Said the blonde with an eyeroll as she and Kaylee carefully climbed on to the bed.
" I'm glad you loved it so much." Responded Lucas with a smile as he climbed in beside his girls, each arm wrapping around the two most important girls in his life.
"Best birthday ever," Responded Kaylee as she slowly drifted off to sleep which earned a grin from both parents, Lucas looked at Peyton with a smile.
" You think she really liked it?"
"Are you kidding? all the girl did was smile all day. I kinda have you to thank, just you being there made her day."
"As usual." Teased the twenty three year old earning a smack in return.
" Shut up and go to sleep,Scott." Murmured Peyton as she kissed his cheek and closed her eyes, letting sleep overcome her. Lucas grinned and looked at his two sleeping ladies, the events of the day replaying in his head. Lindsay was right, he radiated happiness from a total different level and as he thought of his little birthday girl, his fiancee and his unborn child; his thoughts once again drifted to him keeping a mental note to thank Peyton for all she has given him.
" I love you." He said softly to each of his girls and his unborn child as he kissed them both on the forehead, lifting up Peyton's belly afterwards to kiss it, before letting his eyes close heavily and sleep overwashing him- the words 'best birthday ever' enclosed in the back of his mind